BREAKING THROUGH THE ICEBERGS
April 18, 2019
APRIL 2019 WEBINAR
Mike Knutson, a Learning Network Orchestrator & Community Coach, and Paula Jensen, Vice President of Advancement, from Dakota Resources presented about the Iceberg Model to learn more about the strategy of addressing housing problems and moving to solutions. The 'iceberg' (events) pointed to addressing trends & patterns, structures driving behavior, and beliefs & mindsets within specific housing problems.
The Custer Economic Development Corporation highlighted housing initiatives since 2014, noting the construction of more than 80 homes and 61 apartment units since 2013. Scotti Ross and Stuart Fox emphasized that many of these projects were made possible through Tax Increment Financing (TIF).
The November HomeNE webinar focused on rural housing initiatives in Nebraska, with a presentation from John Madsen and Jon Schmaderer highlighting successful housing development strategies in Stuart. They discussed partnerships, funding approaches, and the role of local organizations in promoting affordable housing.
Creative Methods that Spur Community Revitalization: Proactive Redevelopment of Commercial and Residential Properties in Ord, Nebraska
